BARCELONA, Oct 28 (SW) - FC Barcelona recovered from last week's defeat by Real Madrid, and beat Recreativo Huelva 3-0 to maintain their lead in the Spanish Primera Division.

Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho converted a spotkick in the 27th minute and added a second goal in the 56th.

Three minutes later, a third came from Xavi Hernandez to secure the victory.

The Blaugrana now have a three points advantage over Valencia, who crashed to a defeat at Racing Santander.